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Manhal house is decorated for Halloween at 2 Roan Circle in Florissant.

Elaborate house decorations for Halloween have increased in popularity as St. Louis County residents spend more time and money celebrating the spooky season

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October is known as Red October around St. Louis, but it also marks the time of year in which some community partners use the Halloween season to host costume parties for charitable causes. Some St. Louis attractions, such as the St. Zoo and Butterfly House undergo temporary transformations for this hallowed time of year. Elaborate home decorations for Halloween have also grown in popularity. Some of the greatest transformations can also be found in neighborhoods such as in Florissant where the Manhal house sits at 2 Roan Circle. The house is festively decorated every year. “We started with a couple strings of lights on the bushes,” stated David Manhal who independently decorates the home. “Every year we just kept adding on.” Manhal, along with his wife Kathy and

daughter Laureen, have lived at the address since 1982. He shared that it takes him an average of 12 hours to complete the transformation over the course of two days. He has been decorating the house since they moved to Roan Circle. When asked why he invests the time Manhal shared, “We’re known as the decorators up here in the neighborhood. Many times, our Christmas display is placed in the top three in Florissant. And we’re known for the house being decorated for Halloween. For St. Patrick’s (Day)—we put up a little bit.” Manhal shares that because he likes to do something new each year for Halloween, he may spend an average of $45 to $50 annually on decorations. “Each year you add on a little bit more,” stated Manhal. “It’s really not that expensive.”

Manhal also states that parents like the decorations because it does not carry a “super scary theme.” Staying safe this Halloween Scary or not, the city of Florissant offers the following safety tips for Halloween:

CHILDREN SHOULD: • Cross streets only at corners. • Never cross between parked cars. • Carry a flashlight or glow stick. • Walk facing oncoming traffic if there is no sidewalk. • Be aware of motor vehicles that may be turning into or backing out of driveways. • Never go into a stranger’s house. See ‘HAUNTS’ page 2

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Manhal house is decorated for Halloween at 2 Roan Circle in Florissant.

PARENTS SHOULD: • Know the route their children will be taking. • Make sure children are accompanied by an adult. • Set limits on when children should return home. • Consider purchasing Halloween treats other than candy. Stickers, erasers, crayons, pencils and sealed packages of raisins and dried fruits are good choices. • Make sure trick-or-treaters will be safe when visiting your home. Remove lawn decorations and sprinklers, toys and bicycles or anything that might obstruct your walkway. Provide a well-lit outside entrance to your home. Keep family pets away from trick-or-treaters.

• Explain to children the difference between tricks and vandalism.

• Children should carry a flashlight to easily see and be seen.

• Instruct children NOT to eat treats until they return home and parents have had a chance to inspect those treats.

• Trick-or-treat bags should not be too large; they can obscure vision or cause a child to trip.

COSTUME SAFETY TIPS

• Costumes should have reflective strips.

• Costumes, masks, beards and wigs should be flame resistant.

HALLOWEEN HAZARDS

• Costumes should be light, bright and clearly visible to motorists. • Make-up is safer than a mask, which can obscure vision. • Avoid oversize and high-heeled shoes that can cause a child to trip. • The child’s name, address and phone number should be placed on trick-or-treat bags in case of an accident or lost child.

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• Dangerous roadways • Dangerous dress, i.e., loose costumes, unsafe shoes, bulky trick-or-treat bags, masks which reduce vision, sharp or pointed toy weapons, dark costumes. • Open flames. • Do not allow children to carve pumpkins Have a safe Halloween.

By Dr. Rance Thomas

Welcomed changes coming to I-270 North Corridor Some years ago, I was invited to be a part of MODOT’s first Community Advisory Group to make recommendations on MODOT’s plans to make improvements on I-270 North Corridor. We met a number of times and the conclusion was that there was not enough money available to make the number of changes that were needed. Therefore, based upon the discussions and information available at that time, it seemed very doubtful that changes would ever be made due to funds not being available. This was very disappointing, because we all agreed that major changes were needed; however, we simply thought it would never happen. However, just a few weeks ago, I was invited to meet with MODOT’s Communication Coordinator I-270 Design Build Project, Nina Thompson. During this meeting, she informed me that MODOT had $200 million dol-

lars and that it is now ready to make some of the improvements needed in the North Corridor. I was really surprised and very pleased that something is finally going to be done on this project. I recommended several improvements that could be made to improve the traffic problems in this area and could make a difference in the traffic flow. For example, I suggested that another lane along the highway would be helpful and improvement in the exits that now tend to result in traffic jams especially during the rush hours. Without doubt there are other changes that could be made to improve the traffic flow, safety, and frustration while traveling this highway during certain times of the day. As many of you probably know as you travel this highway, some individuals speed many miles above the speed limit, make traffic lane changes in a reckless

manner, etc. in their effort to get home or to their destination. Mrs. Thompson asked me about the sacrifices that might be necessary during the construction period. Of course, there would be some dissatisfaction during this time, but the benefits would be far greater in the long run. We currently have dissatisfaction and frustration now and the improvements would definitely be welcomed. Dr. Rance Thomas is Professor Emeritus of Sociology/Criminal Justice and co-founder and President of North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice. The opinions expressed in this column are the columnist’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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Florissant’s 22nd Annual Fall Festival brings out thousands of fairgoers under perfect fall weather Bright sunny skies and mild temperatures brought out thousands of fairgoers at the 22nd Annual Fall Festival on Oct. 13, which once again was the best one ever. A special thanks to co-chairs of the Fall Festival Committee Karen Goodwin and Diana Weidinger and the rest of the committee members, the many volunteers including Old Town Partners, the Missouri Arts Council, St. Ferdinand Shrine and the Regional Arts Commission, our Parks and Recreation and Theatre Departments, Public Works and Police for everything they did to make the Fall Festival unforgettable. Tens of thousands of people spent their day on rue St. Francois enjoying an array of arts and crafts booths, food and beverage booths and plenty of entertainment. The fourth annual Florissant Police Car Show at the Knights Grounds was very popular. All area service and veterans’ groups participated. Beautiful weather provided the backdrop for thousands of happy patrons who enjoyed Florissant’s 22nd annual Old Town Fall Festival. Dozens of vendors provided plenty of food, beverages, crafts and music which kept fairgoers entertained throughout the six hours of activities. The 22nd Annual Click Heating & Cooling Chili Cook-Off was won by Councilman Joe Eagan and in second place Mayor Tim Lowery won with his famous chili recipe called the “Taste of the Future.” Thank you to Lora Click and to Click Heating & Cooling for hosting another successful chili cook-off. Congratulations to everyone who entered the contest and thanks again

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to everyone who tasted and judged the entries. Bob Kuban’s Brass Band performed in front of a huge crowd, putting on two great shows during the afternoon. Other performers included Cookie the Clown, solo musician Dan Sprout, Kraig Kalkenbrenner, Story Teller, North County Big Band, Dennis Schilligo, Bucket List, the Retro Band, DK Dance Productions, After Hours Community Band, the Florissant Men of Harmony and others.

The annual festival featured more than 150 booths as well as a wine garden, free children’s activities, a graffiti wall, the Fido Follies dog show, free child identification kits, a petting zoo and an antiques and treasures sale. Sacred Heart Church, which celebrated its own 153rd anniversary in Old Town, held its own annual Oktoberfest just down the street from the Fall Festival, with carnival rides and booths for all ages to enjoy.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis Celebrates Opening of Teen Center of Excellence The community came together to celebrate the opening of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis Teen Center of Excellence in Ferguson. The $12.4 million center is one of the first in the county and will serve all teens ages 12-18, giving them a safe and prolific place to go each day after school and during the summer. Friends and supporters from the across the region witnessed the groundbreaking ceremony last September. In search of a solution to the problems facing too many metro area children, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis was encouraged by civic leaders to expand services in neighborhoods with extreme scarcity of quality youth programming which led to the building of a Teen Center. The 26,856 square-foot facility is strategically located on West Florissant Avenue surrounded by four school districts and houses a nutrition education center, outdoor garden, gymnasium, intellectual commons, theater, green and drama room, fitness zone, gaming room, music and art studio, innovation center and office space. BGCSTL projects serving more than 1,500 teens annually.

BGCSTL president, Dr. Flint Fowler says of the opening, “This is certainly a proud moment in the history of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis. Teens deserve a safe place to grow and learn, exercise their creativity, explore their interests, and build meaningful relationships with peers and caring adults. Imagine how wonderful it would be if every community expressed this level of support for children. We are also excited to be a part of the wave of development along West Florissant including the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis’s Empowerment Center and Plaza, the street scape project, Mercy Health Clinic and development of the Maline Greenway.” Research indicates that teens can thrive in spaces structured around responsibility, belonging, and leadership modeling. Caring, trained adults are necessary to help teens build their assets and promote responsible decision-making skills. Data also shows that they want a space that provides respite from the pressures of school, family responsibilities or the danger of the streets; a place where they can have positive interac-

tions with peers, meet new friends and take advantage of informal relationships with adults who assist them in their area of interest. The club works with teens as they learn to think critically, use their voice in healthy ways, and discover who they are and how their purpose intersects with their world. It is through this work that hope thrives. Teens want hope – and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis offers hope and opportunity. Programming will include an emphasis on health and wellness (i.e. yoga, healthy habits, open gym), education and workforce development (i.e. college tours, ACT/SAT prep, tutoring, job readiness, internships and summer employment), STEAM (i.e. visual and performing arts, coding, app creation, robotics) and, leadership and civic engagement (i.e., community service, character programs, advocacy training). Construction partners on the project were Arcturis, KAI Design and Build, and The Striler Group. The Teen Center opens in mid-November to teens. Registration/ membership is $25. To register call 314-335-8240.

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By Scott Shy

A Night For Life a star-studded performance in honor of Michael McDonald Photo by Scott Shy

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A Night For Life at the Touhill was a star-studded performance in honor of Michael McDonald in his hometown of Ferguson. This show, a year in the making, was led by Brian Owens, another local artist who recently collaborated with McDonald on Owen’s album, “Soul of Ferguson.” The major reason for this event was to shine a light on, and provide support for, some powerful efforts impacting the next generation in our community and recognize some of those heroes. LifeArts is one of the groups that helps facilitate mentorship of the younger generation in the arts, and the stage was frequented by various young artists performing dance, rap and vocals. The evening started with a powerful video highlighting a young man’s journey and how his involvement in the arts has helped him beat the odds. Learn more at: lifeartsinc.org/1000strong. McDonald’s music has a world renowned signature sound with his unique style of blue-eyed soul.

Truly part of the soundtrack of our lives, songs like “Sweet Freedom,” “Minute by Minute,” “Yah Mo B There,” with an encore of “What’s Goin On,” and “Takin It To The Streets” were the perfect set list for an evening which was part Motown review, part gospel revival and part mission statement. Kenny Loggins, Chaka Kahn, Patti Labelle, the Doobie Brothers were among many who sent video messages of congratulations, as did friends from his first band (at age 12) “Mike and the Majestyks,” who later joined him on stage. There was a literal arsenal of musicians and singers on stage including another local source of pride, Miss Kennedy Holmes from the TV show “The Voice.” People who live in and around Ferguson know just how inaccurately this town has sometimes been portrayed and this was a beautiful celebration of the real Ferguson community while helping make its future even brighter.

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Epworth Children & Family Services holds 35th annual holiday gift giving drive Epworth ChilSubmitted photo dren & Family Services recently announced its 35th holiday gift giving drive beginning Fri., Nov. 1 through Dec. 3. The nonprofit requests that all gifts be unwrapped so they can be more easily designated for the perfect recipient. Gifts can be delivered to Epworth Mon. through Fri. from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. up to Dec. 3. Epworth’s gift drive was created to make the holidays brighter for area children, youth and families. There are three methods for giving: donations through the organization’s website (www. epworth.org); holiday adoption of an individual (https://signup. com/go/SOhyTXZ); and displaying a giving tree at local businesses, where employees can pick and choose gift options for predetermined receivers. “This is our agency’s way to spread cheer and hope for those who need support during the holidays” said Epworth’s President and CEO Dr. Michael Panicola, “We appreciate the community’s participation in helping to bring joy into the lives of those who need a boost during a difficult time of year.” For more information, call 314-961-5718 or visit www.epworth.org.

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The 2019 Florissant Veterans’ Day Parade will be held on Nov. 10 The 2019 Florissant Veterans’ Parade will be held on Nov. 10 beginning at 1 p.m. Parade participants will assemble and start the parade at Bangert Park and precede North on Florissant Road and then turn left on St. Francois and end the parade at the VFW where the ceremony will take place to honor the 2019 Veteran of the Year. Tony Colombo from FM News Talk 97.1 will be the emcee. The Guest Speaker will be Carl A. Hargus. Carl served in the United States Army retiring from active duty in 1980. His last assignment was a Sergeant Major and Career Counselor Supervisor for HQ III Corps and Fort Hood, Texas. Sergeant Major Hargus was awarded numerous decorations including the Purple Heart, The Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Vietnam Service Medal with 12 campaign stars and many more. After retiring from the military, Carl served as a Veterans Service Officer with the Missouri Veterans Commission, retiring as Director of the Service Officer program in July 2002. Lewis G. Bouwman II has been named the

2019 Veteran of Year. He entered active duty in January of 1994 and was stationed at Fort Campbell in Kentucky. He was assigned to the 101st Airborne Division as an Infantryman with the 327th Infantry Regiment. He completed Air Assault School and Jungle Warfare School at Fort Sherman in Panama where he earned an Expert Infantry Badge. In 1997 he became a reserve with the National Guard as a Military Police Officer and a Drill Instructor with the 95th Division. In December of 1999 he was hired by the St. Louis County Police Department where he is currently an investigator with the St. Louis County Special Response Unit and is also a member of the Crisis Negotiation Team. He was deployed in 2007 to Afghanistan for Operation Enduring Freedom. He was a Squad Leader and Convoy Commander with over 200 combat missions. He has received numerous awards including Army Commendation Medals and the Combat Action Badge. He retired from military service in 2010. This event was the suggestion of Norman Sirna, a member of the Veterans’ Commission.

American Cancer Society needs more volunteer drivers to transport cancer patients to treatment The American Cancer Society is in need of more volunteer drivers to support the Road To Recovery program, which provides cancer patients with free rides to treatment. This year, more than 35,400 residents of Missouri will be diagnosed with cancer, and for some getting to treatments can be their biggest roadblock. A successful transportation assistance program can be a tremendous, potentially life-saving asset to the community. That’s why volunteering for the American Cancer Society’s Road To Recovery program is so important. Last year, the Road to Recovery program in the St. Louis Metro area provided more than 13,000 rides to residents. The American Cancer Society currently has nearly 10,000 Road To Recovery drivers nationally, but the need for drivers is greater than the number of volunteers. Volunteer drivers are needed to help give cancer patients a much-needed ride. The organization screens and trains all volunteer drivers, and coordinates the rides for patients. Volunteer drivers donate their time and can provide as many rides as they want. All drivers must have: • A current, valid driver’s license • A good driving record • Access to a safe and reliable vehicle • Regular desktop, laptop, or tablet computer access • Proof of car insurance The American Cancer Society stands shoulder to shoulder with cancer patients and those supporting them, focused on improving patient access to quality care, including transportation. To learn more about volunteering for the Road To Recovery program, visit cancer.org/drive.

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Hazelwood superintendent recognized by city of Florissant, local legislators The Hazelwood School District Board of Education hosted a reception for Superintendent Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart on Sept. 24 to recognize her being named National Superintendent of the Year. The reception, held at the HSD Administration Building, was attended by local legislators, community leaders, and district staff. Florissant Mayor Tim Lowery recognized Dr. Collins-Hart with a proclamation celebrating her achievement, and State Rep. Tommie Pierson, Jr. led

a group of local legislators in commending the superintendent as well. Dr. Collins-Hart was named National Superintendent of the Year by the National Association of School Superintendents (NASS) in August and recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to be recognized at the NASS “IgnitED: Spark Change for Students” Federal Advocacy Conference. Dr. Collins-Hart is in her fourth year as superintendent of the Hazelwood School District and has spent more than 40 years in education.

Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District Florissant Mayor Tim Lowery presents Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart with an official proclamation of her achievement on Sept. 24

Special School District of St. Louis County earns its second Missouri Quality Award The Midwest Excellence Institute has recognized Special School District of St. Louis County as a recipient of the Missouri Quality Award (MQA) for 2019. The Missouri Quality Award program, modeled after the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, offers a thorough and objective educational process through which an organization can learn and apply quality implementation techniques and assessment methods. The District received its first MQA in 2015. The district submitted a lengthy MQA application to the Institute in the spring, which was followed by a site team visit in September. During the visit, team members had opportunities to speak with SSD staff at many sites throughout St. Louis County to learn more about the SSD’s continuous improvement efforts.

In addition to the award, the district also will receive the site team’s feedback report, which will outline areas in which the team feels the district is doing well and areas in which the district has opportunities for improvement. Superintendent Elizabeth Keenan said continuous improvement is a way of life at SSD. “This award belongs to all of our staff for their commitment to continuously improving so that students are successful,” Keenan said. SSD provides special education services for all St. Louis County students with disabilities, as well as career technical education at SSD’s two technical high schools for area high school students. For more information about the Missouri Quality Award, visit the Midwest Excellence Institute’s website at https://midwestexcellence.org/

St. Louis Prosecuting Attorney speaks to Normandy students about the criminal justice system www.treesbywoody.net

Photo courtesy Normandy Schools Collaborative St. Louis Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell and his staff pose for a photo with Lucas Crossing School Complex seventh and eighth grade TOP (Teen Outreach Program) students; Dr. Kesha Whitley, Lucas Crossing School Complex assistant principal and Dr. Charles Pearson, Superintendent of Schools.

Normandy Schools Collaborative welcomed St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell and members of his staff as guests of Lucas Crossing School Complex’s TOP (Teen Outreach Program) meeting today. These sev-

enth and eighth grade students are working on a criminal justice community service project. Bell and his staff joined the students in discussion and interactive activities around the criminal justice system.

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Northwest Views: Simple steps can go a long way to solving problems in the home By Christie Derbin Raise your hand if you’ve ever been frustrated with your child’s behavior. Ever had a long-running disagreement with your spouse, felt irritated with how things are going at work, or exasperated with yourself about not meeting a personal goal? These are all examples of problems that require changes in behavior to overcome. Mental healthcare professionals like those on our team at Every Child’s Hope see issues like this every day and our goal is always the same: Provide tools that can be life-changing. In our child protective casework, we use an approach called Signs of Safety, which was developed in Western Australia by Andrew Turnell and Steve Edwards. This model is being used throughout the state of Missouri as a basis for foster care case management. The approach is a very straightforward way to identify issues and create clear, concise steps to take to solve problems. It recently struck me that the steps are applicable to almost any personal challenge. And it’s incredibly simple. We begin by asking, “What are we worried about?” This is where we identify the problem and really clarify what we want to change. It’s helpful to make sure we understand exactly what we’re working on. It also feels good to put a parameter around what’s bothering us

instead of letting it color other areas of our lives. Next, we ask, “What’s working well?” I think this is the most fun step because it allows us to look at strengths and build upon them. For most problems in our lives, there are times when we have been able to deal with it. We think about those times and look at what we did that worked. What are the indicators that you know how to work toward a positive outcome? We talk about success that’s already there. Finally, we ask, “What needs to happen?” This is where we make plans to build on our successes. We might need to look at things that need to be put into place to avoid creating negative situations, set steps if we feel ourselves slipping, think about how to get back on track if we do. It’s all about planning for good outcomes. The secret to the effectiveness of these three steps is that they’re realistic. We’re not just looking at a problem and telling people what they should do. We’re working together to see what strengths they’ve already got. We’re acknowledging that life isn’t perfect, but we can take incremental steps to make it better. These three steps could be used by adults tackling large issues and taught to children to help them manage their own anxieties.

Creve Coeur holds ribbon cutting to celebrate newly constructed police station

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The city of Creve Coeur held a ceremonial ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of the newly constructed Creve Coeur Police Station on Oct. 7. Mayor Barry Glantz and Chief Glenn Eidman spoke briefly at the beginning of the ceremony, thanking the community for their support. “I would like to thank the citizens of Creve Coeur for putting their trust and confidence in their city government by approving a bond issue in 2016, and thereby making this state-of-the-

art facility possible,” said Mayor Glantz. Helen Casteel, in-district liaison for Senator Jill Schupp, presented a Senate resolution to Mayor Glantz during the ceremony, recognizing this milestone in Creve Coeur history. s in November 2016, this $10.7 million bond project first broke ground in February 2018. The Creve Coeur Police Department officially moved into the new building during late August when construction was substantially completed.

When parents practice this and teach them to their children, they are teaching kids to problem-solve and to think through dilemmas and worries. They’re implemented daily by case workers at Every Child’s Hope who are helping create safe, secure situations that benefit children, their families, and the community in which we live. Eve Dyson is Director of Family Connections for Every Child’s Hope The opinions expressed in this column are the columnist’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

What’s Happening

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS Oct. 30: Karaoke

Karaoke at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

Nov. 2: Rummage sale

Calvary UCC’s Rummage Sale takes place from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 2901 Hartland Avenue in Sycamore Hills, one block from Ritenour Middle School.

Nov 3: Quilt Bingo

St. Ferdinand Ladies Sodality Quilt Bingo, doors open 11a.m., games begin at 1 p.m. in school gym at 1735 Charbonier Rd. in Florissant. Twelve beautiful hand-quilted quilts, cash prizes, raffle, pull tabs and refreshments available.

Nov. 8: Trivia night

The Midas Hospitality Family Foun-

dation will host its third annual “A Night for the Children” trivia at Orlando’s Event and Conference Centers at 2050 Dorsett Village in Maryland Heights. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and trivia begins at 7 p.m. Tickets for the trivia night are $25 per person or $200 for a table of eight. For more information or to sign up, email familyfoundation@midashospitality.com or call 314-692-0100.

Nov. 7: Twillman House Legacy Social

The Twillman House Legacy Social will be held from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in celebration of the second anniversary of the revitalized historic home at 11840 Bellefontaine Rd., in Spanish Lake. The business-attire fundraising event includes drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Event parking is at nearby Twilllman Elementary School, 11831 Bellefontaine Rd., with shuttle service provided. The event is $25 per person, with Fund-A-Need levels ranging from $100 to $4,000. Donations from

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the event will provide public space for critical programs and services benefiting the Spanish Lake community. For more information go to www. spanishlakecdc.org. RSVPs are appreciated to angela@spanishlakecdc.org or 314-733-9020.

Nov. 8: Trivia night

Trivia night fundraiser for Garry Lake takes place at St. Rose Parish Hall at 2650 Parker Rd. in Florissant at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Beer and snacks provided. Tickets cost $20 per person or $160 for a table of eight. To Donate Directly to Garry’s Special Needs Trust, make check out to “ArcareTrust II FBO Garry Lake,” and Mail to: PO Box 12890, Overland Park, KS 662822890. For more details call Connie at 314-363-5969 or email: Wilson.joe7@ sbcglobal.net.

Nov. 9: Pickleball tournament

The city of Florissant’s Parks & Recreation Department is set to host the Third Annual Pickleball Tournament at the James J. Eagan Center. The tournament will start at 9 a.m. The cost to play is $20 per player. The format is a random draw of mixed doubles. It is a one-day tournament that will feature round robin playoffs. Please provide your t-shirt size at registration. For more information please visit www. florissantmo.com or contact either the JFK Center at 314-921-4466 or the JJE Center at 314-921-4250.

Nov. 9: Meat shoots

The Florissant Eagles 3638 is hosting weekly meat shoots on Saturdays at the Florissant Aerie located at 15245 New Halls Ferry Road in Florissant. Shoots start at noon and run until early evening every Saturday until Nov. 9. For more information call 314-838-3470.

Dec. 14: Grief share

This Grief Share 13-week session (no cost) runs every Saturday from Sept. 21 through Dec. 14 from 10 - 11:30 a.m. at Florissant Church of Christ at 16460 New Halls Ferry in Florissant. For more information contact Arthur Matthews at 314-839-1449. www.DeSmetRetirement.org

RECURRING EVENTS Any time: Tours at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine by appointment

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#1 Rue St. Francois St., Florissant. Donations accepted. Docents needed. 314-921-7582, Vicki Wittman Email: vicray01@aol.com.

Weekdays: Food pantry volunteers needed

The Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry is in need of ongoing adult volunteers to sort food, stock shelves and shop with clients. Two-to-four hour shifts are available, Monday-Friday 8:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. To learn more or to join this fun group, contact Chelsey Banaskavich at 314-513-1674 or cbanaskavich@jfcs-stl.org.

Weekdays: Tax filing program volunteers Seeking greeters, appointment sched-

ulers, and tax preparers to assist older adults in the St. Louis County Tax Filing Program. Training and mileage reimbursement is provided. For more information and to start the volunteer application process, contact the County Older Resident Programs and ask for Mike Nickel at 314-615-4021.

Weekdays: Volunteer drivers

The St. Louis County Older Resident Programs need volunteer drivers who live in St. Louis County to give a few hours during the day to provide transportation to and from doctor’s appointments for our senior residents of St. Louis County that lives near you! No weekends and mileage reimbursement is available. Call today at 314-615-4516.

Mondays: TOPS meeting

Come, join and take off those extra pounds. T.O.P.S.=Take Off Pounds Sensibly has meetings on Monday nights at 7 p.m. (weigh in begins at 6:35 p.m.) 9135 Shelley Avenue, Overland, MO 63114. (Entrance is in the back on East Milton). TOPS is a very inexpensive way to lose weight. You may visit a meeting for free. Any questions please call Dan Agee at 314-540-5223.

Mondays: Choral Art Singers

Choral Arts Singers resume practice on Mondays, at 7 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake St. Louis. This session will include performance at St. James Cathedral, Chicago on June 25. New singers are welcome. Auditions are not required. See www.concertarts.org.

Mondays: City council meetings

City of Pine Lawn holds regular city council meetings at city hall at 6250 Steve Marre Ave. in Pine Lawn on the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public.

Mondays: Workshop meetings

City of Pine Lawn holds regular workshop meetings at city hall at 6250 Steve Marre Ave. in Pine Lawn on the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public.

Mondays: A cappella singers

All men who like to sing are invited to come sing with us, The Men of Harmony. We practice every Monday night at 7 p.m. at 5500 Parker Road which is the first house on Uthe Lane. We sing four-part harmony a capella (without accompaniment). We sing some traditional songs, as well as show tunes and more contemporary music. We do perform for the public at various functions. Persons interested can come right on in or for more information call Al at 314-993-6134.

Mondays: Korean War Veterans Association meeting

If you had military service in Korea between Sept. 3, 1945 and the present you are cordially invited to a meeting of Chapter 4, North County Korean War Veterans Association. Meetings take place at the VFW Post 4105 at 410 St. Francois in Florissant on the

second Monday of the month, starting at 7 p.m. For more information contact Walter Kaiser at 314-921-2132.

Mondays-Thursdays: Volunteers needed

Community Action Agency of St. Louis County is in need of volunteers to stock shelves, sort food shipments and pack bags for Food Pantry Clients Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Two to four hour shifts are available. If you are interested, please contact Cheryl Piece at 314-446-4440 or cpiece@caastlc.org for additional information.

Tuesdays: Chair Zumba

Chair Zumba every Tuesday from 2:15 – 3 p.m. at The Bridge At Florissant at 1101 Garden Plaza Dr. (Parker @ Arlington). For more information call 314-831-0988.

Tuesdays: Celebrate Recovery

Celebrate Recovery Tuesday meetings take place at 6 p.m. with a Saturday Bible Study at 9 a.m. at LifePoint Church at 424 Graham Rd. in Florissant. For more information visit www.lifepointministries.church/celebrate-recovery or call (men) Steve D. at 636-634-6582 or (women) Denise W. at 530-417-6151.

Tuesdays: Choir rehearsals

The St. Louis Chordinals, a women’s a cappella chorus, rehearse every Tuesday evening from 7 - 9:30 p.m. at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church at 12397 Natural Bridge Rd. in Bridgeton (next to the Bridgeton Government Center). For more information call Linda at 314-839-3495 or visit stlouischordinals.org.

Tuesdays: Food pantry

Every second Tuesday of the month, food pantry takes place from 9 - 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. – noon at St. Andrew United Methodist Church at 3975 N. US Highway 67 in Florissant. Other times by appointment, call 314-8374233.

Tuesdays: Vietnam Veterans Association meeting

Chapter 794 Vietnam Veterans Association meets on the third Tuesday of each month at VFW Post 4105 at 410 St. Francois in Florissant. Meetings start at 7 p.m. For more information contact Walter Kaiser at 314-921-2132.

Tuesdays: TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly)

From 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. located at John F. Kennedy Center/Henry Koch Ctr., Howdershell Rd. at Charbonier Rd., Florissant. For more info contact Paul or Connie McConnell, 314-831-5476.

Every 4th Tuesday of the month: Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335 meeting 6:30pm, Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335, at the Bellefontaine Neighbors Community Center at 9669 Bellefontaine Rd. Those interested in membership are invited to attend.

www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • October 30, 2019 Every Tuesday: Bingo Evening at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316 Doors at 4:30 p.m., games begin at 6pm, Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. For more information, call 314921-2316.

Wednesdays: Bingo

Bingo takes place every Wednesday at American Legion Post 338 at 9655 Midland Blvd. in Overland. Doors open at 5 p.m. For more information contact Chairman Ed Hilleman at 314-660-1813.

Wednesdays: Bingo

Life Care Center of Bridgeton, at 12145 Bridgeton Square in Bridgeton, welcome all to Community Bingo every last Wednesday of the month at 2:30 p.m. Light refreshment will be served. Please RVSP at 314-298-7444 with the month you will attend and number of people attending.

Wednesdays: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrews United Methodist Church at 3975 N. Hwy 67 in Florissant. For more information contact Norma at 314-306-4731.

Wednesdays: Are you interested in losing weight?

Check out TOPS #361 Florissant group of supportive ladies. Meetings are on Wednesday mornings beginning at 9:15 a.m. at Florissant Church of Christ, 16460 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. If interested, please contact Shirley at 314-895-3528 for more information.

Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316 Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. Doors at 7:30 a.m., games begin at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 314921-2316.

Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs:

3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, 314-9943300. Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. 9 months to 2 yrs. Room 1 (Lap Time); Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 2; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 1.

Florissant Senior Citizens’ Bingo Clubs: 314-839-7604. Every 1st Wednesday of the Month: Stroke Support Group

3-4 p.m., Center for Senior Renewal, Detrick Building 1st floor, 11133 Dunn Rd. For more information, contact Jamie Stevens at 314-653-5331.

Thursdays: Bingo

Community Bingo at the Bridge At Florissant, at 1101 Garden Plaza Drive (intersection of Parker and Arlington) takes place on the third Thursday of each month starts at 2 p.m. There will be snacks and prizes. For more information call 314-831-0988.

Thursdays: Quilting guild

Every third Thursday of the month the Flower Valley Quilting Guild meets at 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church at 123 Carson Road in Ferguson.

Thursdays: Blood pressure checks

Free blood pressure checks monthly at Life Care Center of Florissant at 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. (off Parker Rd.) in Florissant every third Thursday of the month. Call 831-3752 for more information.

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Every Thursday City Voices Chorus, a women’s chorus singing four-part a cappella harmony, meets at Church of the Good Shepherd at 1166 S. Mason Rd. in St. Louis. Members come from the entire bi-state region. Call Marcia at 636-274-0723 for more information or visit www.cityvoiceschorus.org.

Fridays: Fish fry

A fish fry takes place every Friday at American Legion Post 338 at 9655 Midland Blvd. in Overland from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information contact Chairman Ed Hilleman at 314660-1813.

Every Friday: Our Lady of Fatima #4429 Knights of Columbus Bingo 6:45 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 1216 Teson Rd. in Hazelwood. For more information call 314-731-9330.

ity of St. Louis (MCSL) and St. Peter’s United Church of Christ to provide basic adult medical screening, treatment and referrals free of charge for the uninsured. For more information or if you would be interested in volunteering, please call 314-521-5694 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday or visit www.stpeterschurch.org

Saturdays: Clothing sale

On the second Saturday of each month Bethany-Peace UCC at 11952 Bellefontaine Rd. in St. Louis County hosts a clothing sale from 9 - 11 a.m. For sale are used clothing and shoes, some household items, books and toys. Fill your bag for $1.

Saturdays: Grief support

On the fourth Saturday of each month, grief support meeting “A Way With Words Ministry” meets at 12:30 p.m. at Community Christ Fellowship, rear, at 121 Williams Blvd. in Hazelwood, 1/4 mile south of Hwy 270 off Florissant Rd. There are a variety of topics monthly. You are not alone. Come help your heart heal with others. For more information call 314-605-3949.

Every Fourth Saturday’s Writer’s Workshop 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Baden Library, at 8448 Church Rd. For more information call 314-388-2400.

Every 3rd Friday of the month: Bingo

2 p.m., Life Care Center of Florissant, 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. For more information, call 314-831-3752.

Come and enjoy the meat shoots at American Legion Post 4445 located on 17090 Old Jamestown Rd. between Sinks Rd. and Lindbergh starting noon Sept. 15 thru Nov. 17; and in the spring, Feb. 2 thru March 8 rain or shine. Great meat prizes awarded.

Tuesdays: Celebrate Recovery

Sundays: AMVETS meat shoot

For 25 years Celebrate Recovery has been helping everyday folks find freedom from whatever difficulty you are experiencing in your life. This Christ-centered, 12-step program is based on the Beatitudes. We meet every Friday at 6:15 p.m. for dinner ($5); 7 p.m. large group meeting; 8 p.m. Small groups sharing; 9 p.m. dessert at First Christian Church of Florissant at 2890 Patterson Rd. in Florissant. For more information call 314-837-2269 or visit http://www.fccf.org/ or Facebook page Celebrate Recovery-FCCF.

Sundays in September through April, AMVETS Post 55, located on 8842 Natural Bridge Rd. in Bel-Ridge will be hosting meat shoots with practice beginning at 11 a.m. and rounds starting at noon. Shooters must be 18 or older and will shoot #9’s with no bull barrels or scopes and 675 minimum chokes. The shooting area is indoors and food and drink are available in the club room. For more information, contact 314-630-2671 or 314-330-7269.

Saturdays: Yoga

The Jennings Do-Dads hold meetings every third Sunday of the month (except June which is the second Sunday and no meeting in December) at 1 p.m. at Classics Bar & Grill at 11601 West Florissant Avenue. Those interested in membership are invited to attend. For more information visit www.jenningsdodads.org.

Come check out the benefits of yoga at Calvary UCC, at 2501 Hartland Avenue, on Saturday mornings from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Call Angela at 314801-8594 for more information.

Saturdays: Toastmasters meeting

Everyone is welcome to attend Toastmasters Saturdays 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Normandy United Methodist Church at 8001 Natural Bridge Road (across from UMSL). For more info call 314402-7025.

Saturdays: Free walk-in clinic

Salam Clinic at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ at 1425 Stein Road at West Florissant in Ferguson is a free walk-in clinic open Saturdays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The clinic is jointly sponsored by the Muslim Commun-

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CHURCH Tuesdays & Thursdays: Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church GriefShare Support Group

Tuesdays from 2 - 4pm and Thursday from 6:30 - 8:30pm, 11645 Benham Rd., 314-741-3737

HEALTH

Mondays: 6–7pm Tuesdays: Noon– 1pm SSM DePaul Wellness Center. Attend a free orientation to learn: the Five Success Variables needed to lose weight, different diet options available and how important physical activity really is. Please call to register at 1-877477-6954.

Every Monday-Friday: Evening Front Desk Volunteers Needed 4-7pm, Christian Hospital, 1225 Graham Rd. in Florissant. For more information, please contact Lee Shields at 314-653-5032.

1st Tuesday of Every Month: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Meeting

Meeting to be held at Sarah Care of Bridgeton Adult Day Center 11977 St. Charles Rock Road, Suite 121-124, Bridgeton, MO 63044. Join our Support Group for Mutual, Emotional Support and Education. You are not alone. For information, contact Deborah Mabrie at 314-291-5210 or Ferd Fetsch at 314-291-3021 Email: dbland@sarahcare.com ferdfetsch@ sbcglobal.net.

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Every Mon. & Tues.: Healthy Meal Replacement (HMR) Program Orientation

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Every third Tuesday of every month: Grief Support Group sponsored by DePaul Hospital 11:30am-1pm, Maryland Hgts. Comm. Ctr., 2300 McKelvey Rd. For more information, call 314-344-6873.

Wednesdays: ACES Schizophrenia Support Group 6:30 - 7:30pm, 314-839-3171.

Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous Group 109 11th floor conference room at Christian Hospital, 10am, 11133 Dunn Road.

Diabetes Basics:

314-344-7024 for info or 314-344-7220 to enroll.

Crisis Nursery:

Committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, the Crisis Nursery provides short-term, safe havens to children, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with an emergency or crisis. Care is available year-round and serves families throughout the greater St. Charles region. 24-hour helpline: 314-768-3201. Or 636-9470600, www.crisisnurserykids.org

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Sports you see with Gary B... Soccer team at Lindenwood blanks the Panthers The Lindenwood University women’s soccer team defeated the Drury Panthers by a final score of 2-0 recently at Hunter Stadium in St. Charles. With the win, the Lions improved their record to 6-7-1 overall and 5-6-1 against GLVC opponents. Lindenwood carried the pace of play from the opening whistle as the Lions had three shots in the first six minutes of play and 13 total in the first half, six of which were on goal. The Lions held the Panthers to three shots, and just one shot on goal. The scoring got started in the 19th minute when Katie Juhlin took a pass from Maria Salm and chipped it over the Panthers goalkeeper. Just eight minutes later, the Lions would double their lead as Kaleigh Kastberg nodded home a header off a corner kick from Alaina White. Megan Swanson and the Lindenwood defense protected the two goal lead for the remainder of the match, helping secure the victory. Highlights included: • Juhlin’s goal was her second in the last four games • White picked up her second assist of the season, tying her for the team lead • Sammi Gregory led the team in shots on goal with three • Swanson stopped all three shots she faced during the match and picked up her sixth shutout of the season * Moving up the standings

coming season. For more details go to www.NGLFootball.com, go to ‘Teams’, then click on Stampede, then click on tryout and the form is at the bottom. * Pump that iron

Players tryouts for indoor football The St. Louis Stampede is a professional indoor football that plays in the National Gridiron League (NGL) West Division with home games at the Family Arena starting in March. Tryouts are scheduled for Nov. 9. They will be held at the Dellwood Recreational Center at 10266 W. Florissant in St. Louis County. For more information call 314-869-8686. Head Coach Jeff Hunt will be present along with his staff evaluating the players for the up-

Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, among many other activities. I am currently hosting a Health show on 97.1 FM, ‘Prime Time Health’ www. PrimeTimeSTL.com. It broadcasts Saturday nights at 8 and Sunday mornings at 9.

UMSL swims to victory The No. 23 ranked University of Missouri-St. Louis men’s swimming team won 10 events en route to team victories over William Jewell and Maryville recently in the Tritons’ home opener. The Tritons defeated William Jewell, 148-62, and Maryville, 156-41. Leaders included: • Junior Keven Stahl won both the 500 and 1000yard freestyle races to highlight action • 200-yard freestyle Jon Osa • 50-yard freestyle Aiden Clark • 400-yard IM Sergio Santisteban • 100-yard freestyle Gabo Jimenez • 200-yard backstroke Guillem Masjuan Roca • 200-yard breaststroke Ian Heye * Great time of the year to swim Think indoor soccer The St. Louis Ambush is a professional indoor soccer team that plays in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) with home games at the Family Arena. The Ambush first home game is Nov. 29 against the Milwaukee Wave at 7:05 p.m. Go to www.STLAmbush.com for all the details. * Many activities coming to meet the team

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chocolate has completely melted. Pour pudding mixture into glass baking dish. Place piece of parchment paper on top of surface of pudding. Chill in refrigerator three hours, or overnight. To prepare “dirt,” place chocolate vanilla sandwich cookies in large re-sealable

bag. Using rolling pin, crush cookies into crumbs. When ready to serve, sprinkle cookie crumbs over pudding and place gummy worms on cookie crumb layer, making sure to “bury” parts of gummy worm ends as if worms are coming out of dirt.

Nutritional information per serving: 460 calories; 18 g fat; 8 g saturated fat; 35 mg cholesterol; 6 g protein; 75 g carbohydrates; 4 g fiber; 250 mg sodium; 104 mg calcium. Nutrition figures based on using low-fat chocolate milk.

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Disney ups the ante in the streaming wars

Movie: By Steve Bryan

Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.

wenty years ago, Marc Randolph and Reed Hastings founded Netflix, a startup company that redefined home entertainment. At the time, VHS (Video Home System) tapes were still being rented and sold, but DVD’s were becoming more and more popular thanks to their compact size and quality. Randolph and Hastings created a business model where rented movies were received and returned by mail, eliminating the need to rush to the video store to avoid a late fee. Netflix also became a pioneer in streaming movies online and creating content for their platform, in particular shows based on Marvel Comics characters. “Stranger Things,” an original Netflix offering, has a tremendous following and the series creators reportedly signed a deal to create more shows. The company has built up billions in debt to build a library of content, however, but their stock price currently hovers around $270 per share. Netflix has been the king of streaming, but the landscape has shifted. The Walt Disney Company will soon offer Disney+, a streaming service with competitive pricing and decades of family entertainment. Over

The Walt Disney Company is not the only one taking aim at Netflix. AT&T acquired Time Warner assets and announced its plans for its own streaming service. In what seems like a crowded market, some analysts still aren’t sure how the telecommunications giant will fare. Still, the overwhelming success of “Joker” in theaters shows that AT&T has power and leverage in the streaming wars. Other powerhouses are establishing footholds as well. Apple Photo courtesy Bigstock TV+, an enhanced streaming service, will offer content from various the last 15 years, Disney also became the sources as well as Apple’s original content. guardian of the Star Wars and Marvel Cin- YouTube, which offers a seemingly unlimematic Universes as well as assets from Fox. ited amount of content, has popular shows Subscribers will be able to watch classic con- like “Cobra Kai” to attract viewers. Over at tent and stream new releases after they leave Amazon, their Prime members get access to theaters. the company’s streaming services as part of Disney recently upped the ante by offering their subscription. Verizon customers 12 months of Disney+ So, what does this mean for Netflix? It has free of charge. Those who have been happy some of the best content creators under conwith Netflix get to try out what the House tract and a library of movies to draw upon of Mouse has to offer, and Disney hopes plus brand loyalty. Still, when names like they continue after the free trial is over. It’s Apple, Disney and Amazon flex their musa brilliant move, especially with planned cles, the king of streaming media just might spin-off shows based on popular characters get dethroned. from the MCU.

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NOVENA Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of St. John, Missouri will conduct a Public Hearing regarding the addition of real property to the St. Charles Rock Road Community Improvement District (“District”) in accordance with the Community Improvement District Act, Sections 67.1401 to 67.1571 RSMo. The public hearing will be held on Monday, November 4, 2019, at 7:00 PM in the City Council Chambers at St. John City Hall, 8944 St. Charles Rock Rd., St. John, Missouri, 63114. A petition for the amendment to the District has been led with, and deemed proper by, the City Clerk. The added pr property to the District is entirely within the City of St. John and includes frontage on St. Charles Rock Rd, generally bounded on the east by the east parcel line of St. Louis County parcel number 14K221080, on the west by the west parcel line of St. Louis County parcel number 14k240973, on the north by the south right-of-way line of St. Charles Rock Road, and on the south by the southern Municipal boundary line of the City of St. John. A map illustrating the boundaries of the District is shown below. A copy of the petition is available for public inspection at the Oﬃce of the City Clerk at 8944 St. Charles Rock Rd., St. John, Missouri, 63114, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. All interested persons shall be given an opportunity to be heard at the public hearing.

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Yeggs

John Hanna

Crossword: CLASSIC CHILDREN’S BOOKS

‘Yeggs’ is a comic series about Robert and Bill, two rabbits who have opened their own egg franchise in the Midwest (St. Louis area). We follow their day to day lives, watching as they go about the hectic task of preparing for their one big day every year. Along the way they have adventures filled with fun, comic doings and pathos.

Moore On Life It’s frightening what we put on our scalp to wash our hair. We ladies can’t go to the store and randomly pick up a bottle of something labeled, Stuff To Clean Hair: ingredients - soap. There’s just no such thing. I don’t know why, but we’ve got to have fragrances, serums, vitamins and strange exotic extracts derived from the husks of green coconuts and siphoned from the milk of Himalayan mountain yaks to be legit. I have a bottle of hair scrub in my shower. It contains sea minerals. Why I need rocks from the bottom of the ocean to cleanse my mop beats me. I suppose the early cave ladies used gravel and rubbed it vigorously into their heads. And while they may have achieved a thorough cleansing it also left their hair looking like they had stuck their fingers into light sockets. But since light sockets or mirrors hadn’t yet been invented they didn’t give a stone about their appearance. Sea kelp is a weird ingredient. While putzing around in the ocean on a family vacation, I once covered my head with sea kelp and ran after my kids. Although it made their hair stand up on end it did nothing significant for mine, but I did get a shrill whistle and a lengthy timeout from the lifeguard. My shampoo also contains algae. Algae bloom kills sea animals. Why would I want to put something on my follicles that murders manatees? Beats me. Today’s hair must not only be clean it must

By Cindy Moore also be conditioned or else we’ll look like the light socket cave ladies. My conditioner has some unusual additives like avocado oil; and not from just any cheapo, corner market avocados either. The label insists I know they were procured from South Africa. I suppose my shoddy, two-for-a-dollar guacamole-makers would wreak irreparable havoc on my tender follicles. I didn’t even know you could get oil from an avocado. How is it drained? Does anyone even know where the dipstick is located? The conditioner also contains shea butter. Now we’re talking. Anything that contains butter has got to be good. Maybe so, but, when they start adding bacon extract then I know they’re really onto something essential.

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Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, he lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder. The opinions expressed in this column are Cindy Moore’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

ACROSS 1. Tetanus symptom 6. *Giant bird of “One Thousand and One Nights” 9. Cooking grease 13. Home to Buccaneers 14. Major division of geological time 15. Dressmaker’s measurement 16. Brown, Dartmouth and Yale, e.g. 17. “To ____ is human” 18. Provide, as with some quality 19. *Brian Jacque’s fictional world 21. *One of Mr. Popper’s visitors 23. Like a fox? 24. Play charades 25. International Monetary Fund 28. Reproductive structures 30. 7th planet from the sun 35. *Arnold Lobel’s “Mouse ____” 37. Approximately, two words 39. 50th state greeting 40. Cannonballs to cannon 41. Big Dipper shape 43. Niels ____ of quantum physics 44. Change the Constitution 46. *Hugo Cabret’s “wheel” 47. Arctic jaeger

48. *a.k.a. Caroline Augusta Woodlawn 50. ‘70s hairdo 52. “Be quiet!” onomatopoetically speaking 53. Like never-written story 55. Mining product 57. *”Roar of ____, Hear My Cry” 61. *”The ____ in Times Square” 65. A variety show 66. *Peter Parker’s Aunt 68. Escape 69. Signs of things to come 70. Military activities 71. Burdened 72. Black or green, hot or cold, pl. 73. No longer working, abbr. 74. “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” trick DOWN 1. Cookbook direction 2. Make way? 3. In the thick of 4. What Old Faithful does 5. Indian spice mix 6. Movie roll 7. Hockey legend Bobby 8. Plural of carpus 9. Carol on Christmas Eve 10. Pakistani language 11. Evening purse 12. *”That Was ____, This Is Now”

15. Plural of genus 20. Popular disinfectant 22. Second-largest bird in world 24. Error in a card game 25. Babel or Stern 26. *____ Beaumont in “Savvy” 27. Was furious 29. Rugged rock 31. Priests’ robes 32. Located near crannies? 33. Yeah or aye 34. *Plain and tall one 36. *”The Witch of Blackbird ____” 38. *”The Series of Unfortunate Events” villain 42. Fielding mistake 45. Type of semiconductor, pl. 49. *”But I heard him exclaim, ___ he drove out of sight” 51. Bay windows 54. Knight’s shiny garb 56. “Bravo! Bravo!” 57. *Mother Goose’s “Dame ____ and Her Cat” 58. Part of hemoglobin 59. Iris holder 60. *Miss Clavel and such 61. Benign lump 62. Spiral-horned antelope 63. Biblical paradise 64. Backpacker’s shelter 67. *Ivan of “The One and Only Ivan” SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9